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A Spanish town installs a speed-camera on a roundabout. Credit: Alf Ribeiro, Shutterstock Salamanca has put forward the You can also spin in speeding fines — and it’s all thanks to Spain’s first-ever average speed camera planted smack in the middle of a roundabout. Yes, you read that right: La Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has installed the country’s first …

Photo credit: Ar4.LV Photo credit: Ar4.LV The Spanish veterinary profession is urging owners of dogs to avoid walking them during the hotter parts of the days. Even short walks can cause heatstroke, and in some cases even death.  As summer temperatures regularly soar above 30°C and often climb much higher Many owners are still Taking their dogs This is true …

The typical ITV station of Spain where each year thousands of vehicles queue up for safety and emission checks. Credit : Shutterstock MOT data reveals thousands of cars in Madrid failing safety checks – and the main culprits might surprise you Tires, lights, and emissions: the three biggest MOT failures this summer Don’t forget to check your car before you …

By the end of this article, you will know how to get in touch with us. Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 28 Jun 2025 • 13:16 • 2 minutes read Globally, mental disorders are on the rise | Credits: Shutterstock The University of Helsinki published a study that revealed statistics showing that in Finland, more than two thirds of people are diagnosed …

Mercury in flu vaccines Credit: Inside Creative House, Shutterstock A US key health panel voted to phase-out Thimerosal a mercury based preservative that is used in certain seasonal flu vaccines. The vote was taken on June 27, 2020, at a meeting of ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices), a group which guides the national vaccine recommendations for Centers for Disease …

You drive a Diesel car registered between the years 2011 and 2015. You need to be aware of something. Your car may be at risk of being targeted by Europe’s latest crackdown on emissions. According to a Spanish outlet, a new ITV protocol (Vehicle Technical Inspection), is being implemented across Spain. It could be in effect soon. Motor 16. This …

A LEADING Spanish sleep expert has warned that parents are increasingly using screens as ‘digital babysitters’ and ‘electronic dummies’ for children as young as babies. Dr Javier Albares is a specialist in neurophysiology, and a member of the Spanish Sleep Society. He made these alarming observations while promoting he new book. Generación Zombi (Zombie Generation). He told Europa Press Health, …

Classic reflective sunshades like this are legal and effective for keeping your car cool—just remember to remove them before driving. Credit : New Africa, Shutterstock The summer in Spain can make any car parked into a furnace. No wonder drivers try every trick they can to avoid the heat, whether it’s propping open the window or using the classic sunshade …

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How many beers are too many? Spain’s DGT has finally given a straight answer Credit: Nazar Skladanyi, Shutterstock Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), has confirmed what many of us have wondered since the new rules were introduced— how many beers can you drink before you’re legally too drunk to drive? The short answer is: “Not as …